Extramarital sex norms in cross-cultural perspective

Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 15 • Published In 1980 • Pages: 181-218 •

By Broude, Gwen J.

Abstract

This study examines the double standard regarding extramarital norms for men and women in relation to other sociocultural factors. Results suggest that a double standard is significantly related to post-partum sex taboos, hypermasculinity, and father absence.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
Standard Cross Cultural Sample (SCCS)	Combination

Hypotheses (6)
Hypothesis	Supported
Cultural complexity will be positively related to restrictive extramarital sex norms (187).	Not Supported
In societies where females are more dominant, there will be less restrictive extramarital sex norms (190).	Not Supported
Cultural beliefs concerning the relative power of sexual urges for males and females will be associated with extramarital sex norms (194).	Not Supported
A double standard in extramarital sex norms will be positively related to post-partum sex taboos (199).	Supported
A double standard in extramarital sex norms will be related to hypermasculinity (201).	Supported
A double standard in extramarital sex norms will be related to father absence (204).	Supported

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Extramarital sex norms in cross-cultural perspective

Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 15 • Published In 1980 • Pages: 181-218 • Cite

By Broude, Gwen J.

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (6)

Cross-Cultural Research • Vol/Iss. 15 • Published In 1980 • Pages: 181-218 •